The St. Mary Parish Library System values, respects, and celebrates a diverse community. We offer collections, resources, and services which encourage exploration and discovery in order to prepare lifelong learners for today’s careers and tomorrow’s opportunities. We refer to the Library Bill of Rights in thinking about and evolving our policies and procedures, which guide our everyday practice in the library.
Organizational Policies
Operational Policies
- 2.1 – Library Board, defined
- 2.2 – Bylaws for the Board of Control
- 2.3 – Public Speaking Policy, Board Meetings
- 2.4 – Purchasing & Disbursements Policy & Procedure
- 2.5 – Budgeting Policy & Procedure
- 2.6 – Receipts & Collection Policy & Procedure
- 2.7 – Bank Reconciliation Policy & Procedure
- 2.8 – Credit Cards Policy & Procedure
- 2.9 – Travel & Expense Reimbursement Policy & Procedure
- 2.10 – Debt Management Policy
- 2.11 – Payroll & Personnel Files Policy & Procedure
- 2.12 – Contracting Policy
- 2.13 – Capital Assets Policy & Procedure
- 2.14 – Letterhead Usage Policy
- 2.15 – Insurance Coverage Policy
- 2.16 – Public Records Request
- 2.17 – Investments Policy
- 2.18 – ACH & EFT Policy & Procedure
Service Policies
Facility Policies
- 4.1 Branch Hours
- 4.2 Patron Code of Conduct
- 4.3 Unattended Children Policy
- 4.6 Meeting Room Policy
- 4.7 Quiet Study Room Policy
- 4.11 Sex Offender Policy
- 4.15 Library Vehicles